Spirit of Leadership

THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP which thoughts transfer to our lives. The process involves the following: 1. A source transmits its ideas through words or images. 2. Words heard or images seen transmit thoughts and ideas to our minds.

3. Thoughts conceived become ideas. 4. Ideas conceived become ideologies. 5. Ideologies conceived become beliefs. 6. Beliefs conceived become convictions. 7. Convictions conceived become philosophies. 8. Philosophies conceived become lifestyles. 9. Lifestyles determine our destinies.

A careful study of the above process reveals that the most important component is the source of our thoughts. As a result, our mind-sets, attitudes, beliefs, and convic tions are generally determined by someone else’s ideas. It is remarkable that you and I can be living what other people think. Therefore, the key to living effectively is receiving your thoughts from the correct source. When your philosophy, beliefs, thoughts, and convic tions are based on the way you were created to think, you will naturally rule over your environment and fulfill your life’s purpose. When they are based on erroneous thinking and attitudes, you will feel frustrated and trapped by your circumstances. This is, unfortunately, the case for many of us. That is why I often say that there is a leader trapped in every follower .

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